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Nintendo Switch Nears PlayStation 2 Sales Record as Switch 2 Sales Lag

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The Nintendo Switch is nearing the all-time sales record held by the PlayStation 2, having sold 156.69 million units and projected to reach 158.69 million by year-end. The Switch 2 has sold 23.68 million units since its launch, though its software sales lag significantly behind the original Switch. In comparison, the PlayStation 5 has sold 95 million units, while Xbox console sales figures remain undisclosed by Microsoft, which faces high component costs for its next-gen Xbox Helix. AI

RANK_REASON Major sales milestone for a consumer electronics product, nearing a long-standing record. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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Nintendo Switch Nears PlayStation 2 Sales Record as Switch 2 Sales Lag

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Paul Tassi, Senior Contributor ·

    The Nintendo Switch Is Inches Away From Breaking PS2’s All-Time Sales Record

    While it seemed possible the PS2 console sales record from the year 2000 might never be beaten, Nintendo has something to say about that.

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